Cheap flights from San Francisco to Zurich

SFO — ZRH
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Zurich are usually found in February or March, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Zurich

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Zurich (ZRH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£614
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£91 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Zurich

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Zurich?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Zurich. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Zurich is 76 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Zurich?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Zurich (average of £153). Flying from San Francisco to Zurich in August is currently the most expensive (average of £238). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to ZRH?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Zurich. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Zurich, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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  • How popular is this San Francisco to Zurich flight route?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Zurich?

    Consider United Airlines (86%), SWISS (86%) or Air Canada (75%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Zurich.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Zurich that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Zurich flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Zurich.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Zurich?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Zurich by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Zurich?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Zurich (average of £153). Flying from San Francisco to Zurich in August is currently the most expensive (average of £238). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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